Denmark vs Jamaica: Press Freedom Index
Denmark
8.57
in 2021
Jamaica
9.96
in 2021
Denmark rank
174th
Jamaica rank
171st
Press Freedom Index over time
- Denmark
- Jamaica
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 9.96 against 8.57 in Denmark, a difference of 1.39.
That makes Jamaica's figure about 1.2 times Denmark's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Jamaica ahead.
Denmark ranks 174th and Jamaica ranks 171st of 177 countries.
Jamaica has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Jamaica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9.41 | 11.37 | 1.96 | Jamaica |
| 2020s | 8.35 | 10.23 | 1.88 | Jamaica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher press freedom index, Denmark or Jamaica?
- Jamaica, at 9.96 against 8.57 in Denmark as of 2021.
- What is the difference in press freedom index between Denmark and Jamaica?
- 1.39, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Jamaica?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2021.
- How do Denmark and Jamaica rank globally for press freedom index?
- Denmark ranks 174th and Jamaica ranks 171st of 177 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Press Freedom Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).